Giveaway: AT&T Unite Pro by NETGEAR (with service!)

As I mentioned in earlier posts, I’m headed to SXSW next week, and I’m really excited — and anticipating being super busy.

In my world, that means being wired (wirelessly!) from anywhere and everywhere I can be.

For anyone who is all about being digitally connected, whether for work or play (or a combo of both!) — access to the Internet is the most essential travel item. Maybe even more essential than dry shampoo.

(No, really. It probably is.)

Whether you’re at an event like SXSW or on a road trip, at a temporary worksite, in a weekend cabin, at the park, or working from the back of a taxi (yes, I’ve done that too! not for the faint of heart) — there are times when Wi-Fi access is essential, and you don’t want to be limited to just your phone.

Instead of looking for where there’s WiFi, take the WiFi with you!

I’m a very lucky girl, and was sent a mobile hotspot from AT&T and NETGEAR, the AT&T Unite Pro by NETGEAR, and I plan to use at length during my trip to Austin this coming week. It’ll give me secure Internet access via AT&T’s 4G LTE network, and this brand-new next-generation mobile hotspot can connect up to 15 Wi-Fi devices and offers new capabilities such as an easy to use color touchscreen, up to 16 hours of battery life, Battery Boost (to keep that iPhone of mine going, praise the lord) and dual-band Wi-Fi for maximum reliability and speed with compatible Wi-Fi devices.

And because I feel like many of you have a very similar need for a device like this, I’m giving away an AT&T Unite Pro by NETGEAR to one of you as well — AND a 1G/30-day (whichever comes first) data pass.

To enter:

1. Follow @AlyWalansky, @wififamily, @netgear on twitter

2. RT to giveaway

3. Tweet me, telling me how this product would make your life easier. How, where, when would you use it?

4. Earn extra credit (and extra entries!) by commenting on other recent entries here on my site, and also subscribing to my blog via email (you’ll see a box at right!)

Good luck — deadline to enter is March 16. And look forward to other SXSW and gadget-related giveaways soon!